DESTINATION CARNIVALE PLAYBILL
2023 CLARK ACADEMY DANCE CENTER SHOWCASE
The Students of the Clark Academy Dance Center
In Association with
University District Community Development Association, Inc.
DESTINATION CARNIVALE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – MATTHEW CLARK
FACULTY, CHOREOGRAPHERS, AND ASSISTANTS
Arjumand Ali, Mitzie Casey Bradley, Andrew Delo, Elizabeth Giovino, Kaameeah Harris, Sidney Hill, Christian Jones, Abigail Lee Hein, Natasha Perkins, Zana Reed, Muriel Ventura, Pontin Syidah, Sabir Demario Sarden, Nina Zesky
Studio Manager: Asalyn Coachman
Receptionist: Rayven Johnson
Marketing & Website: Krissy Tenhagen
Program Design: Patricia Cox
Program Cover: Alicia Lester Studio
Costumes: Ashley Baez Music
Production/Editing: Arjumand Ali
Videographer: Kamau Fields
Studio Technical Director: Winfield Coachman
Stage Manager: Krissy Tenhagen
Opening Video Presentation: Sarah Muscato
Studio Lighting and Sound: Jake Jazcula
Special Thanks To
The Honorable April Baskin Legislator, Buffalo Public Schools, Chris George, and BAVPA
A MESSAGE FROM MATTHEW CLARK
“This year has been challenging, to say the least. Despite it all, I am so very proud of everything we have overcome to accomplish all we have! My kids and my team and the entire CADC Dance Family are my inspiration. You all have brought it and slayed it! As you all have said…..”We came not only to dance but to love dance!” As we Dance through our journey to DESTINATION LA CARNIVALE!”
All my love,
Matthew
ACT 1
1. Opening– Presenting our teachers
2. Presenting…Jordan Jimboy
3. Hip Hop (Mon. 7:00) Ramaya Coleman, Aaliyah Eatmon, Imani Hunter, Reniyah Williams, Julianna, Loyalti Wright
4. Presenting…Arjumand Ali
5. Presenting…Annika Snatchko
6. Presenting … Riley Russell (Saturday Show) Jamieson McNeil (Sunday Show)
7. Presenting…Sydney Hill
8. Presenting…Leo Morris
9. The Bees
10. Presenting…Olivia Klein
11. Tuesday 5:30 The Clocks
12. Presenting…Imani Hunter
13. Presenting…Anisha Chadhary (Saturday Show) Madisen Wilson (Sunday Show)
14. Presenting…Alexus Corley
15. Dogs- Jordyn Jimboy, Collins Kraina
16. Presenting…Ayla Davis
INTERMISSION
ACT 1
1. Acro 1
2. Acro 2
3. Presenting..,.Sidney Bowers (Saturday Show) Jamieson McNeil (Sunday Show)
4. Presenting…Jeremy Wortel
5. Monday 6:00 Jazz
6. Presenting…Sydney Hill
7. Presenting…Ellee Shaw
8. Presenting…Arjumand Ali and Nina Zesky
9. Saturday 12:15 Tiki Room
10. Presenting…Maylee Collin
11. Tuesday 6:15 Hip Hop
12. Monday 6:00 Ballet
13. Presenting…Abhishek Sharma (Sat) Chelsea Lovell (Sun)
14. Presenting…Sydney Hill and Imani Hunter
15. Monday 5:00 Juniors Ballet
16. Presenting…Arjumand Ali and Kaameelah Lafayette
17. Presenting…Spiders (Saturday Show) Kierra Palavis (Sunday Show)
18. Presenting… Jaylynne Jimboy
19. Presenting… Maylee Laibach
20. Presenting…Sidney Bowers (Saturday Show) Jamieson McNeil (Sunday Show)
21. Presenting…Super Loud (Saturday Show) Zhanna Reed (Sunday Show)
22. Wednesday 7:30 Adult Tap
Dr. Lance Formolo Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Doctor Lance R. Formolo Memorial Scholarship Fund offers annual scholar-ships in support of dance students pursuing artistic goals and ambitions.
Dr. Formolo was an adjunct assistant professor at New York Chiropractic College and taught clinical skills to students and residents at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Buffalo. He received a distinguished service award from New York Chiropractic College. He was an investigator on several VA chiropractic research projects, authored numerous articles for peer-reviewed publications, and gave many presentations. He was an ambassador for Dining Out for Life, raising funds to fight AIDS, and was a member of the board of directors for the Miss Buffalo Scholarship Organization.
Doctor Formolo was an avid dancer, musical theater performer and saxophonist. Most importantly, Lance was part of the Clark Academy Dance Center family, where he displayed his commitment, dedication and his true LOVE of the art of dance. We thank Doctor Formolo, and husband John Warner, for providing this endowment. Gifted funds will provide students with a platform to grow physically, professionally and artistically.